Pisa's UNESCO Square: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

1–2 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Pisa's UNESCO Square: A Self-Guided Audio Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Pisa's medieval glory is alive in its Piazza dei Miracoli, where four magnificent monuments tell the story of one of Italy's greatest maritime republics. On this self-guided walking tour, you'll explore every corner of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, from the world's largest baptistery to the city's famous Leaning Tower.

Starting at the Porta Nuova entrance gate, you'll discover the baptistery's soaring interior, the cathedral's golden baroque ceiling, and its Gothic pulpit carved with over 350 individual figures. In the monumental cemetery, hear about restored 14th-century frescoes destroyed by Allied bombing in 1944, and learn how Pisa's medieval rivalry with Florence shaped this sacred space.

The tour ends at the Tower of Pisa — the world's most famous architectural mistake — having traced the full story of a city whose maritime power during the Crusades funded one of history's most remarkable squares.

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At a glance

Duration: 1–2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–98 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Included: Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Included: App for Android and iOS
Included: Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Not included

Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Transportation
Not included: Food and drink
Not included: Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour

Itinerary

Porta Santa Maria

Passing by

Start in front of the Porta Santa Maria, also known as Porta Nuova, opened in the medieval walls in 1562. Step through this gateway into the carefully planned sacred space of the Piazza dei Miracoli beyond.
Piazza dei Miracoli

Passing by

Explore Pisa's Piazza dei Miracoli, or Square of Miracles, where four magnificent monuments tell the story of one of Italy's greatest maritime republics. Take in this UNESCO World Heritage site, where each building represents a stage of Catholic life.
Battistero di San Giovanni

Passing by

Enter Battistero di San Giovanni, and discover why the baptistry has both lead and terracotta roof tiles on its distinctive dome. Take in its soaring interior, the world's largest baptistery.
Stop 4

Passing by

Catch a glimpse of the Lion's Gate, or Porta del Leone, part of the medieval city walls framing the square. Look for the stone lion still standing guard over this historic gateway.
Stop 5

Passing by

Step through the medieval Mura di Pisa, the city walls that once protected this sacred space. Take in this rare, largely preserved stretch of medieval fortification.
Camposanto

Passing by

Enter Camposanto Monumentale, the monumental cemetery, and learn about its restored 14th-century frescoes. Discover the Roman sarcophagi that line these medieval cloisters.
Stop 7

Passing by

Marvel at Cattedrale di Pisa's 68 monolithic granite columns, transported from Sardinia and Elba in the 11th century. Take in the cathedral's golden baroque ceiling and Giovanni Pisano's Gothic pulpit masterpiece, carved from a single block of Carrara marble.
Stop 8

Passing by

You'll catch a glimpse of the Tower of Pisa, the world's most famous architectural "mistake," as your tour comes to a close. Please note that climbing the tower requires a separate ticket, not included in this tour.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This tour starts at Porta Nuova Pisa. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

Tour ends at Piazza del Duomo, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

Create an account

Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.

This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.

When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.

Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]